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Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet - Axios

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet - Axios

Rising debt could pressure lawmakers to raise taxes, cut spending or change federal benefits.

State of play: The gross federal debt hit $40 trillion for the first time on Wednesday. <ul><li>That figure includes debt the government owes itself. Economists usually focus on the roughly $32 tri…

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